Police acknowledge shortcomings following death of man in custody

Tuesday 4 March 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 4 Mar 2025, 10:34am

In this story Independent Police Conduct Authority, WorkSafe New Zealand

Police have admitted failings in their response to the 2021 death of a 43-year-old man at an Auckland custody unit. An Independent Police Conduct Authority report found staff were too slow to perform CPR and request an ambulance after the man was found unresponsive in his cell.

How they headlined it

10:28am

1. StuffTue 4 Mar 2025, 10:28am

   Police update training after death in custody, following IPCA report (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldTue 4 Mar 2025, 10:34am

   Head Hunter gang member’s death in cells: Police too slow to perform CPR, call ambulance - watchdog (opens in new tab)